Prather Ranch Meat Company Review, San Francisco

Prather Ranch Meat Company raises cattle in North California’s Mt. Shasta area. The cattle are fed grass and are pastured.

They have a shop in the Ferry Building in San Francisco. They produced certified USDA organic beef that is free of hormones or antibiotics. They dry-age their beef 14-21 days. They sell their meats in their shop and also at various Farmer’s Markets.

Decor, Vibe – Prather Ranch has a stand at the Ferry Building Farmers Market (Tuesday, Saturday) and cooks hamburgers among other items on the grill. They sell cooked $7 breakfast sandwiches, $8/$10 griddle cakes and sausage, $7 hamburgers, $5 Bockwurst sausages during the Farmer’s market. $5 Cooked Hot dogs are sold inside.

Menu Pictures

Picks:

Cheeseburger ($6) – On a fresh Acme Bakery bun with cheddar cheese, this burger was slightly juicy, over cooked, and had lots of beef flavor. We have had it cooked better before, the line cook’s consistency varies. Pretty simple grilling and good meat achieved this result.

OK:
None

Pans:
Buffalo Burger ($6) – Too dry and chewy when compared to the regular burger. Much leaner but who’s looking for healthy stuff in a burger?

Service is not the best in the world and it takes about 10 minutes to get your burger.
Prather Ranch Meat Company sells some of the tastiest meat around, making their burger one of the best around. We ate sitting down by the railing as did others, not the most comfortable location.

Restaurant Serpentine and Magnolia Pub & Brewery, both in San Francisco also serve a burger with Prather Ranch meat. You can also buy some meat, bring it home, and roll your own. We have bought their steaks and lamb in the past. They were both excellent quality meats.

Starting April 18th and 19th, 2009 they will be attending the Danville Farmers Market (Saturdays) and the Campbell Farmers Market (Sundays) year round rain or shine.

Overall Rating: (Good)

Come Back?

Food Rating:	(Good)
Service Rating:	(Average)
Atmosphere Rating:	(Average)
Value Rating:	(Good)

Guide: 0 = poor, 1 = Fair/Average, 2 = Good, 2.5 = Very Good, 3 = Excellent , 4 = Extraordinary

Alcohol:	No
Attire:	Casual
Hours:	Tu,Sat 10am-2pm
Parking:	Street
Reservations:	No
Prices:	$5 - $10

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